Prem Mani
"To protect, improve, and restore the environment through regulation, scientific knowledge, and working with others."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,538 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO5.3poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO11pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1Carbon FootprintCalculated
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UP TO1water footprintcalculated
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UP TO264gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO4advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO2community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO18public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO16hoursvolunteered
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UP TO250treesplanted
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UP TO980minutesspent learning
Prem's actions
Climate + Air
Low Carbon Diet
Carbon is emitted into the atmosphere in a variety of ways, including through the foods we eat and food we waste. I will learn about low carbon foods and replace higher carbon foods with them in my diet.
Land + Forests
Zero Waste Day
The impacts of our waste are far reaching. I will create zero waste for an entire day and share my reflections and learnings on the feed.
Freshwater + Oceans
Smart Seafood Choices
We need to support healthy seafood populations. I will spend 60 minutes learning about sustainable seafood choices, commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean, and share what I learned on the feed.
Freshwater + Oceans
Low Water Gardening
Grass lawns are water-intensive and on average require about 30 percent of a household’s water consumption. Native plants are water-efficient and help maintain the balance and diversity of local ecosystems. I will plant native species with water-efficient plants to conserve water and improve the habitat, then post a photo on the feed to share.
Freshwater + Oceans
Reduce Pollutants in Cleaning
Understanding cleaning product ingredients and their effect on water and biodiversity is helpful to our consumer choices. I will spend 60 minutes learning about how cleaning products affect our water and try making my own cleaning products to reduce pollutants.
Freshwater + Oceans
Understand My Water Footprint
Each of us has a water footprint, directly linked to our daily activities as well as the water required in the production of things we use each day. Understanding our water use is important for a healthy planet. I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste, then share what I learned on the feed.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Seek Alternative Gifts and Souvenirs
When traveling, I will seek souvenirs that support local communities and do not cause harm to the environment or wildlife.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Endangered Species
Wildlife and biodiversity play an important role on our planet and are being threatened each year. I will spend 30 minutes each day learning about the current status of local or global wildlife and how I can align my actions to support their livelihood.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Beauty and Personal Products
Beauty and personal products can create a lot of waste. I will spend 30 minutes learning about the beauty and body products I use to see if they are refillable or recyclable. If not, I will reach out to the manufacturer to advocate for those options.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Invest in Nature
A healthy world needs both our daily actions and support from larger systems. I will spend 150 minutes learning about how I can use my investments and savings to advance environmental sustainability.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Plastic in Clothing and Water
Synthetic clothing can contain plastic and shed harmful microplastics into our water. I will use a microplastics catcher in my laundry, or install a microplastics filter for my washing machine.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Save the Bees
Bees are vital to ecosystems. To help save the bees, I will learn which local flowers provide nectar and plant them in my backyard or in a pot on my balcony.
Climate + Air
Consume only Needs vs Wants
The more stuff we consume, the more greenhouse gasses we put into the atmosphere. I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach this month and only buy things I need.
Climate + Air
Declutter My Home Without the Landfill
Each day, I will learn about responsible ways to dispose of items and de-clutter, clean, donate, repurpose or recycle unneeded items in my home to make sure that what I get rid of doesn't go into the landfill.
Climate + Air
Weekly Meal Planning
One third of all food produced worldwide is wasted, and so is the energy it takes to produce and transport that food. I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need and eating what I planned each day.
Climate + Air
Calculate My Carbon Impact
Carbon emissions can show up in many surprising ways in our life. I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how lifestyle changes could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment.
Climate + Air
Write Letters or Emails
I will gather a group of friends, family, neighbors or colleagues and write 1 letters or emails to public officials or companies to advocate for planet-friendly policies.
Action Track: Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 16 hours in my community.
Action Track: Community
Sustainability Lunch and Learn
Learning in a social setting can inspire connection and change. I will work with a friend or colleague to plan and host a lunch and learn at work, school, in my neighborhood or other location to learn more about an environmental topic important to me. After the lunch and learn, I will share more about it on the feed.
Action Track: Community
Raise Awareness for the Conservation of Freshwater and Oceans
I will spend 150 minutes learning more about the importance of freshwater + ocean conservation, and how I can reduce my water use. I will share what I learn with people in person, on social media, and on the feed.
Action Track: Community
Pick Up the Phone
I will gather a group of friends, family, neighbors or colleagues to make 1 phone calls to public officials or companies to advocate for planet-friendly policies.
Action Track: Community
Share My "Why"
I will record a video to share why I am taking action this Earth Month, a sustainable swap I've made, and/or a local conservation effort in my area.
Action Track: Community
Borrow Before I Buy
Why buy something I will only use once or a few times if someone nearby has it for me to borrow, and why not share something I have that someone may only need a few times a year? To reduce my consumption and waste, I will create or support the sharing economy with friends, family, colleagues or neighbors.
Action Track: Community
Join a Cleanup Effort
I will organize or participate in a trash pickup at a local river, beach, or natural body of water.
Land + Forests
Plant Trees
Trees capture carbon and produce oxygen that is essential to life on earth. I will support this important piece of nature by organizing or joining a community group to plant 10 native trees in my community, public parks, office location, campus or backyard.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Prem Mani 4/30/2024 10:46 AMA company should not be about sustainability because it’s a gimmick or because it looks good or even because it’s a good way of fundraising, but rather because it is the smartest, most effective, most profitable business strategy. -
Prem Mani 4/29/2024 5:36 AM“An activist is not a person who says the river is dirty, rather a person who cleans up the river.” - Ross Perot-
Deborah Ngwenyama 4/29/2024 5:39 AMthis quote is very accurate. The biggest danger would be thinking that someone else should be responsible for taking care of the environment.
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Prem Mani 4/27/2024 10:42 PM“We don’t need a handful of people doing zero waste perfectly. We need millions of people doing it imperfectly.” – Anne Marie Bonneau-
Akhil Vardhan 4/27/2024 10:54 PMAgree!! -
Arghya Sen 4/27/2024 10:47 PMAgree!
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Prem Mani 4/27/2024 12:42 AMWhether you’re an activist, a concerned citizen, or someone curious about sustainable living — these words will challenge and inspire you to make choices that benefit both the people and the planet. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Zero Waste DayWhat was hard about having a Zero Waste Day? What did you learn about yourself and your habits?
Prem Mani 4/26/2024 4:29 AMMental barrier. There is this mental barrier created by the fear of being imperfectly zero-waste or being judged when you are using plastic. It is a fear I have struggled with as well. It is ok, nobody should expect to be zero waste in a day, a week, or even a year. -
Prem Mani 4/26/2024 4:27 AMToday's solar modules are way more efficient than they used to be a couple of decades ago. Their manufacturing processes are way more eco-friendly and cost-effective, plus available at a much lower cost per sq.ft. for the consumer. Go for Solar if you have not already - in our country India, we get a 25 year warranty for solar panels. -
Prem Mani 4/24/2024 7:24 PMIf it can’t be reduced, reused, repaired, rebuilt, refurbished, refinished, resold, recycled, or composted, then it should be restricted, designed, or removed from production.-
Pitch Chayanon 4/24/2024 8:18 PMIt is true ! -
Hannah Gaibor 4/24/2024 7:52 PMI agree, but with how the world is people won't switch. We are such high consumers and restructuring the market is met with so much resistance. -
Anu dheebha 4/24/2024 7:49 PMYes truly said!! -
Parinita Gaydhane 4/24/2024 7:47 PMTrue -
Adeze Chukwu 4/24/2024 7:41 PMvery interesting! it is a straight forwards concept but can be very technical to execute.
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Prem Mani 4/24/2024 10:47 AMIf you don't think about the future generations, they will never forget us. -
Prem Mani 4/23/2024 7:02 AMOften when you think you're at the end of something, you're at the beginning of something else. There is no such thing as 'away'. When we throw anything away it must go somewhere. When you put the whole picture together, recycling is the right thing to do. -
Prem Mani 4/22/2024 2:45 AMHappy Earth Day! Today is the day we celebrate our planet and continue to take meaningful actions to protect it.
Remember, the impact of Earth Month Ecochallenge extends beyond April – it can last a lifetime. Let's treat everyday like Earth Day starting May 1, and continuing with the new habits you've created.-
Vedika Patil 4/22/2024 3:09 AMTrue
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